No delays reported for DL 1253 (JFK → DTW) as of 6:46 PM ET. It arrived on time 61.2% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 2h 6m. 13% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at JFK, DTW.
High cancellation risk
Next leg JFK → DTW, scheduled 7:29 PM local time. No delays at JFK right now. Line up a backup option.
13% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| JFK → DTW New York, NY to Detroit, MI | 7:29 PM → 9:56 PM | 61% |
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How reliable is DL 1253?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 61.2% |
| Average delay when late | 126 min |
| Cancelled | 13% |
| Diverted | 0% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 1253
DL 1253 was most reliable on Fridays (75% on time) and least reliable on Sundays (50%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Delta to the Department of Transportation.
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is DL 1253 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at JFK, DTW. Checked 6:46 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 1253 usually on time?
DL 1253 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 61.2% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 126 minutes when late.
How often is DL 1253 cancelled?
13% of DL 1253 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.